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Rev.  JOSEPH  A.  LIXX,  President, 
"     L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  Bee.  Sec. 
"     S.  SCHERER,  Cor.  Sec. 

M.  BARRIER,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 

(Dffiffrs  of  tl)f  iBissioimrsj  ^urifti) 

I'iEV.  JACOB  CRDI,  President. 

"    J.  D.  SCIIECK,    Vice  President. 

"     J.  S.  IIEILIO,  Secretary. 
Mr.D.  M.  ISENHOUR,  Treasurer. 


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I\  CONFORMITY  witli  tliG  20tli  rcsolutioii  adopted  last  Synod,  tlio  Ev. 
Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina  convened  at  Xewton,  Catawl»a 
County,  N.  C,  on  Friday,  April  29tli,  1853. 

At  10  o'clock  A.  M.  the  President  preached  the  Synodical  sermon 
from  Luke  xvi.  chap,  and  31st  verse. 

Immediately  after  sermon  the  members  of  Synod  were  called  to  order 
by  singing  and  prayer  by  the  President.  The  Secretary  called  the  roll 
and  the  folloAving  were  named  as  composing  the  Svnod. 

ORDAINED  MINISTERS. 


Xames. 

Rev.  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 

"  \VM.  ARTZ, 

"  SAxAI'L  ROTHROCK, 

"  BENJ.  AREY,* 

"  WM.  G.  HARTER, 

"  JACOB  CRIM, 

"  J.  A.  LINN, 

"  L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 

"  JOHN  SWICEGOOD, 

'«  S.  SCHERER, 


Address. 

Concord,  Cabarrus  county,  N.  C 
HoWs  Store,  Alamance  couniy 
Rockville,  Rowan  county, 
Statesville,  Iredell  county, 
Concord,  Cabarrus  county, 
Jerusalem,  Davie  county 
Gold  Hill,  Roican  county, 
Lexington  Davidson  county, 
Brmnmells,  Davidson  county, 
Salisbury,  Rowan  county, 


LICENTIATES. 


Rev.  J.  GRIESON.t 
"    A.  GRIMES.t 
"    J.  S.  HEILIG. 


Clapp's,  Guilford  county,  N.  C. 
Hay  Meadows,  Wilkscouaty,  " 


Absent,  but  aftt-Twsirds  appeared.    tAbsent,  and  from  whom  notlung  was  heard. 


MINUTES    OF   SYNOD. 


LAY  DF>LEGATES. 

Mr.  ALEX.  BLACKWELDER,       From  Rer.  J.  D.  Scherk's  charge, 

-  FETER  TRE.KLER,  "         "  -S.  Rutlnock's 

"         "    Wm.  Artz's,  " 

-  JAMES  SCOTT,  ••  Win,  G.  Harter'g,     " 
*^  JOSEPH  SHIVE,                                      •    J.  Crimes, 

"  GEO.  RENDLEMAN,  Ebq.  •  -  J.  A.  Linn's 

'-  (ilDEON   SINK,  ••  '•   /..  C.  Groseclose'8  " 

'•  JOHN   SHARP,  '•  ••  J.  Swicrrrood's 

"  HENRY   IJARRINGER,  •  ••   5.  Schcrer's 

"DANIEL  M.  LSENHOUR,  "  '^  J.  S.  Heilig's. 

On  motion,  Mr.  Jolm  Smithdoal  was  reoeivod  as  comraissroncr  from 
Si.  Panrs  churcb,  Iredell  County. 

On  Motion,  Jonas  Bost,  Esq.,  was  received  as  oomrais-sioner  from 
tiic  conc^regation  at  Newton. 

Tlie  President  read  liis  report  which  was  accepted.  Synod  went  into 
•Ml  ihction  for  officers.  After  numerous  ballotini^,  on  motion  business 
was  suspended  till  li-  o'clock.  At  tlie  appointed  hour  tlie  business  of 
the  previous  sitting  was  resumed  and  after  several  more  ballotings  the 
following  were  announced  as  officers  for  the  ensuing  year : 

Kev.  JOSEril  A.  UNX,  President. 
"     L.  C.  GRf)SECLOSE,  Rcc.  Sec. 
"    S.  SCIIEREIL,   Cur.  Sec. 
M.  BARRIER,  Esq.,   Treasurer.. 

V.  E.  Dufford,  delegate  from  the  S.  C.  Synod,  was  introduced  to 
Synod  and  invited  to  a  seat  as  an  advisory  member. 

On  motion,  the  minutes  of  last  Synod  v..t.  r.-f.-rr.'.!  t-^  t]\r-  Committee 
on  Unfinished  Business. 

All  letters,  jKipors,  it'c,  intended  for  Synod  being  called  for,  were  now 
handc<l  in,  read,  and  numbered. 

Notice  w.'is  o-iv<'n  that  an  explanation  of  See.  .'3.  of  c.liap.  ?>,  of  the 
Constitution:  and  also  of  Si-e.  3,  of  Chap.  G,  of  the  Formula  of  Disci- 
p'ine,  would  be  :usked. 

<')n  motion,  the  letters  tl'c,  were  taken  u]>  and  di>pi>sed  of  in  numerical 

Vo.  1.  Is  a  I'tt'-r  from  the  council  of  St.  John's,  Sal  isburv.  in  relation 


MINUTES    OF   SYNOD.  5 


to  a  pecuniary  difficulty  between  riiem  and  Rev.  J.  D.  Sclieck.  lu 
reference  to  the  abo\e,  it  was 

Resolved,  I.  That  a  Committee  of  five  be  nppoint(Ml  to  meet  i[i 
SaHsbury  on  Friday  before  the  4'h  Sal>l)ath  in  July  next,  then  and  there 
to  investiij^ate  tlie  complaint  of  the  Church  Council  of  iSt.  John's,  and 
report  the  same  to  the  next  meeting  of  Synod.  Commiitck  :  J.  II. 
Thompson,  Escp,  C.  Melcher,  Es(|.,  Jeremiaii  i)arrinLC<'r,  Msi|.,  William 
Walton,  Esq.,   and  Jacob  File,  Es(|. 

No.  2.  Is  a  petition  from  Mt.  Carrael  congregation,  Cabarrus  County, 
pr<iying  to  be  received  into  connection  with  this  Synod.  It  being  as- 
certained that  said  petitioners  have  complied  with  the  CoiLstitutioual 
requisitions,  it  was 

Besolvcd,  II.     That  the  request  of  the  petitioners  be  granted. 

No.  3.  Is  a  petition  from  Bethel  cliurch,  Stanly  County,  praying  this 
Synod  to  hold  its  next  annual  Convention  in  said  church. 

On  motion  the  petition  was  laid  over  until  the  time  for  the  selection 
of  a  place  for  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

No.  4.  Is  the  appeal  of  Mr.  Joseph  A.  Fink  from  the  decision  of  tfte 
Church  Council  of  St.  James,  Concord,  Cabarrus  County. 

On  motion,  it  was  laid  over  until  to-morrow  morning. 

No.  5.  Contains  sundry  charges  against  Rev.  W^.  G.  Ilarter. 

On  motion  it  was  also  deferred  till  to-morrow. 

The  following  committees  were  appointed  by  the  President. 

Committee  on  the  Prcsldenfs  Report. — Revs.  Rothrock,  Scher*^r, 
Mr.  A.  Blackwelder. 

Committee  on  Petitions  and   Vacancies. — Rev.  J.   Crin 
Sink,  and  P.  Trexler. 

Committee  on  Finnuce. — Rev.  W".  G.  Ilarter,  Messrs.  Isenhour, 
and  Shive. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  Relief  ion. — Revs.  Artz,  Scheck,  and  Swic4v- 
good. 

Committee  on  Unfinished  Business. — Rev.  Arey,  Messrs.  Ren- 
dleman,    and  H.  Barringer. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  until  to-morrow  8  o'clock,  A.  ^I.  Closed 
with  prayer  by  Bro.  Crim. 

Bro.  Ileilig  preached  at  night  from  the  lxviii.  Psalm  and  19  vers^j. 


:^nNlTES   OF   SYNOD. 


SECOND  SESSION. 

Satunlny,  8^  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synotl  uas  opened  ^vitll  sinonnnf  and  prayer  by  the  Secretary. 

Tlie  roll  was  called 

On  motion,  tlie  minutes  oi  tiK-  previous  session  were  read  and  con- 
fimied.  After  liearini?  and  deliberating  all  day  npon  the  appeal  fi'oni 
the  Church  Cunneil  of  St.  James,  the  subject  was  laid  over  and  made 
the  order  of  the  day  for  Monday.  Bro.  Scherer  preached  at  eleven 
o'clock  from  Acts  xxiv.  chap,  and  16  vei-se ;  and  Bro.  Crim  at  night 
from  Matthew  xix.  chap,  and  20  verse. 


SABBATH  EXERCISES. 

A  prayer  meeting  Avas  conducted  in  the  church  by  the  Secretaiy  at 
{)  o'clock,  after  which  Bro.  Rothrock  preached  a  Sermon  from  James 
1.  chap.  an<l  25  verso.  The  exercises  preparatory  to  the  celebration  of 
rlic  Lcjrd's  Su])per  were  attended  toby  the  President,  after  which  a  re- 
sj.ectabh'  number  communed,  including  members  of  Synod  and 
'^  fflftians  of  dilTerent  denominations. 

Ar  3  o'clock  ]3ro.  Scheck  j)reached  the  Missionary  sermon  from 
Kojnaiis  I.  chap,  and  IG  verse,  at  the  close  of  which  a  liberal  collection 
was  received  in  behalf  of  our  Synodical  Missionary  Society.  Bro. 
Dutford  preached  in  the  Court  House  at  candle  light  to  a  large  and  at- 
tentive au<lience — Text  Rev.  ii.  chap,  and  4,  5,  verses.  Thus  ended  the 
exercises  of  the  Sabbath,  much  it  is  hoped  to  the  edification  of  chris- 
tians and  the  glory  of  the  (rreat  Head  of  the  church.  The  Lord  smile 
upon  that,  part  of  his  vineyard. 


MINUTES   OF   SYNOD. 


Monday  Morninnr  8  o'clock,  A.  ^r. 

The  Svnotl  apfain  mot  in  ooniinittec  of  the  ^vllole ;  tlic  exorcises 
opened  by  an  address  to  a  throne  of  c^raee ;  the  roll  heino;  called,  the 
committee  resumed  business.  The  decision  of  the  committee  haviuo- 
been  lioard,  Bro.  Ilarter  asked  for  a  new  trial  in  behalf  of  the  Church 
Council.  After  hearing  his  reasons  the  following  preamble  and  resolu- 
tion were  adopted : 

Whereas,  An  a}»peal  from  the  decision  of  the  Church  Council  in  tlic 
case  of  Rev.  W.  G.  Ilarter  and  J.  A.  Fink  was  brought  up  to  this  Syn- 
od, which  decision  was  reviewed  and  revei'sed  by  the  Synod  in  com- 
mittee of  the  whole,  and,  for  reasons  whicli  liave  been  respectfully  set 
forth  to  this  Synod  by  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter,  showing  and  declaring  the 
grounds  of  his  dissent  from  said  reversion  by  the  committee,  and  praying 
and  petitioning  this  Synod  for  a  new  hearing  and  trial  in  the  case ; 
therefore, 

Besolved,  III.  That  a  new  trial  be  granted  before  the  Church  Coun- 
cil of  St.  James'  church.  Concord.  Bro.  Arey  preached  at  11  o'clock, 
from  Ex.  xv.  chap,  and  15.  verse,  latter  clause. 

Xo.  5.  Containing  charges  against  W.  G.  Ilarter  was  taken  up  and 
investigated.  Item  1.  is  a  charge  of  injustice  in  the  case  of  Mr.  John 
Berly  and  Rev.  P.  A.  Strobel.  After  a  patient  hearing  and  due  delib- 
eration the  following  was  adopted : 

In  view  of  the  lenoth  of  time  since  the  transaction  referred  to ;  and 
in  \\ew  of  the  cu'cumstances  under  which  the  charge  is  now  preferred, 

Resolved^  IV.  That  the  charge  in  item  1.  against  AV.  G.  Ilarter,  l)o 
not  sustained. 

Having  disposed  of  the  above  the  committee  took  up  item  2,  of  Xo.  5. 
The  testimony  having  been  heard  on  both  sides,  the  following  decision 
was  given : 

Resolved^  V.  That  in  view  of  the  length  of  time  since  the  unfortu- 
nate circumstance  alluded  to  in  the  charge  has  transpired,  and  was 
known  to  many,  and  yet  no  presentation  of  it  was  made  to  this  body ; 
and  in  Wew  of  the  circumstances  under  which  it  is  now  brought  up — 
therefore. 

Resolved^  VI.  That  the  charge  in  item  2,  against  Rev.  W.  G.  Ilarter, 
be  not  sustained. 

Bro.  Swicegood  preached  at  night  from  Rev.  xiv.  chap,  and   1 — 3. 


^NUTES   OF  SYNOD. 


TUIRD  SESSION. 

Tuesday,  7^  o'clock,  A.  M, 

Byjjod  va«  opened  witli  siugiii^  and  prayer  by  Bro.  Rothrock. 

The  roll  uaa  called. 

Mr.  Henry  Troutmazi  w;i3  introduced  as  commLssioner  from  St. 
Michael's  church,  Iredell  county,  and  invited  to  a  scat  amongst  us  as  an 
advisory  member.  ^ 


REPOETS. 


No.  1.  I?  the  report  of  the  Director  of  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Lexiug- 
t-on,  S.  C,  and  also  his  report  as  Dole^^ate  to  the  S.  C.  Synod. 

Yonr  Director  met  with  the  Board  in  November  last  at  S.  Marks  Chnrch, 
Edjrefield  District,  S.  C,  and  by  them  was  received  cordially,  and  permitted  a 
participation  freely  in  their  deUberations.  The  Secretary  presented  an  interest- 
ing report,  showing  the  Theological  Seminary,  as  also  the  Clasical  Institution, 
to  bo  in  a  prosperous  condition.  The  number  of  students  reported  by  Professor 
Berley  is  21,  and  a  capital  of  §i?2,000.  During  my  visit  I  had  the  pleasure  to  wit- 
ness the  Inauguration  of  the  Rev.  L.  Eichclberger,  Prof,  elect  of  the  Theologi- 
cal Seminary,  who  immediately  after  delivered  an  able  address  on  the  necessary 
qualifications  for  the  gospel  ministry. 

The  Convention  held  at  Concord  in  the  monthof  July  last,  in  accordance  with 
a  recomm'.'ndation  of  this  Synod,  made  it  the  duty  of  your  Director  to  solicit 
the  co-operation  of  the  Board  of  Directors  in  support  of  our  Literary  Institution. 
For  want  of  time  this  subject  was  not  presented  for  the  consideration  of  the 
Board;  but,  acting  as  I  did  in  the  capacity  of  corresponding  Delegate,  as  well 
as  that  of  Director,  I  brought  it  to  the  notice  of  Synod,  whereupon  the  follow- 
lowing  rej>ort  was  adopted  : 

Whereas,  The  Rev.  John  D.  Schcck,  Delegate  from  the  N.  C.  S>mod  to  this 
this  Synod,  has  brought  to  the  notice  of  ilu.s  body  the  design  of  the  N.  C.  Sy- 
nod to  establish  a  Classical  Institution  in  N.  C,  and  solicited  the  co-operation  of 
this  body  in  its  behalf,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  take  this  subject  under 
c^msidoration,  beg  leave  to  present  the  following: 

That,  As  the  cause  of  education  is  all-important  in  promoting  an  enlightened 
rhristianity  and  the  advancement  of  the  best  interests  of  the  Redeemer's  king- 
dom, and  never  more  bo  than  at  the  present  time  ;  your  committee  have  learned 
with  lively  satisfaction  that  their  brethren  of  the  N.  C.  Synod  feel  encouraged 
to  ongagc  in  the  establishment  of  an  Institution,  which  may  secure  to  this 
church  within  the  bounds  of  said  Synod,  the  advantage  it  is  intended  to  confer. 
Whilst  your  committee  are  aware  of  the  general  diflkuUies  connected  with  the 
eatablisbment  of.^n  Inititution  of  learning,  however  much  needed,  they  hope 


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MINUTES   OF  6YNOD. 


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that  in  the  present  case,  these  dilTiculties  will  not  be  such  as  to  discouragi?  them 
in  the  ent.Tpnse  in  which  ihc-y  are  ab.)ut  to  en;^ii:.':o.  They  are  pleaned  to  learn 
that  the  circumstancs  in  the  present  ease  an;  sui^h  as  to  give  the  liope  of  en- 
couraging SUCC015S,  thcroiore  : 

1.  Rc'iolved,  That  in  the  estabi:>;hnient  of  a  Clasical  Institution  by  the  Synods 
of  N.  C,  that  body  Iius  the  best  wi^his  of  this  Synod  for  its  success. 

2.  Resolved,  That  in  view  of  tlie  obliirations  resting  on  this  body,  in  sustain- 
Uig  tlw?  institution  already  depending  on  its  support,  tliis  Synod  regrets  its  inabil- 
ity to  do  more  than  express  the  clnistian  sympathy  and  good  wishes  of  this  body 
in  iis  bclialf. 

3.  Resolved,  That  should  such  an  Institution  be  established,  we  hope  it  may 

tend  to  preserve  and  strengthen  the  bond  of  union  which  should  characterize 

the  relation  existing  between  us.  JOHN  BACMMAN, 

E.  B.  HORT, 
W.  BERLEV^, 
J.  WINGARD. 

On  the  first  day  of  the  meeting  of  Synod,  the  President  kindly  consented  to 
call  a  meeting  of  the  Ministerium,  to  whom  I  referred  the  case  of  B.  N.  Hopkins, 
a  suspended  member  of  this  Synod.  It  is  well  known  that  the  said  Hopkins 
was  suspended,  by  a  committee  appointed  by  the  President  of  this  body,  for 
gross  immorality,  and  that  after  his  suspension  he  continued  to  preach  in  certain 
churches  within  our  bounds,  setting  at  defiance  the  authority  of  this  Sy- 
nod, and  claiming  to  act  under  a  pretended  license  granted  him  by  the  Synod  of 
South  Carolina. 

The  report  of  the  committee,  consisting  of  Dr.  Bachman  and  Prof.  Berley, 
and  unanimously  adopted  by  the  Ministerium,  will  present  this  humiliating  sub- 
ject in  its  true  aspect  before  the  church  and  the  world. 

Whereas,  The  INIinisterium  of  the  Ev.  Luth.  Synod  of  S.  C,  and  the  adjacent 
States,  in  accordance  with  the  constitution  of  tlio  Theological  Seminary,  under 
the  control  of  the  church,  are  in  the  habit  of  granting  continued  license  to  the 
graduates  of  said  Institution — And  whereas,  B.  N.  Hopkins,  having  been  con- 
nected with  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Lexington  S.  C,  and,  on  leaving  said 
Institution,  had  received  from  this  Ministerium  such  continued  license,  removed 
within  the  bounds  of  the  Synod  cf  N.  C,  and,  on  the  grounds  of  his  graduating 
testimonials,  was  received  as  a  member  of  that  Synod ;  therefore, 

1.  Resolved,  That  we  consider  him  amenable  to  the  Ev.  Luth.  Synod  of  N. 
C.  for  every  act.  ministerial  and  moral. 

2.  Resolved,  That  whenever  a  stud'jnt  who  has  received  license  frcm  us,  con- 
nects himself  with  another  Synod,  he  has  no  further  connection  with  us. 

3.  Resolved,  Therefore,  that  we,  as  a  Ministerium,  regard  the  action  of  the 
Ev.  Luth.  Ministerium  of  N.  C.  in  the  case  of  B.  N.  Hopkins,  as  final. 

4.  Resolved,  That  our  understandingof  a  continued  license,  is,  contiuance  du- 
ring ils  proper  miaiBtfrial  conduct.  Respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  BACHMAN, 
WM.  BERLEY. 


10  MINUTES    OF    yYNOI). 


In  coucliipion,  it  affords  iis  much  pleasure  lo  say,  that  with  the  brethren  of 
the  S.  C.  Svnod,  the  past  year  was  one  of  unparalleled,  success.  God  most 
jrraciously  visited  and  redeemed  his  people  ;  as  the  fruits  of  their  revival  season, 
hundreds  were  added  to  their  churches,  of  such,  we  trust,  as  shall  be  saved. — 
Rev.  E.  Dufford  was  appointed  the  Delegate  to  this  Synod — whom  we  are  hap- 
py to  see  in  our  midst.     My  travelling  expenses  amounted  to  .s7,50. 

Adopted.  J.  D.  SCHECK, 

Director  and  Delegate. 

Jiesob'cd,  VII.  That  the  Treasurer  of  Synod  be  authorized  to  pay 
liev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  the  .sum  of  8"  50,  his  expense  as  delegate  to  the 
Synod  of  S.  C. 

JVo.  2.     Report  of  Treasurer  of  Sf/nod. 
Refen-ed  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

lleiwrt  No.  3. 

The  committee  appointed  last  Synod  to  settle  with  Col.  J.  M.  Smith,  reported 
that  they   had   attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them. 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  )  ^ 

J.  D.  SCHECK,  S  <^°"^"^^"^"- 

No  report  having  been  received  from  the  Treasurer  of  the  Centenary 
Fund,  it  was, 

Resolved^  VIII.  Tliat  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  to  audit 
the  account  of  the  Treasurer  of  Centenary  Fund  and  report  to  the  next 
Synod. 

Comm'itlee. — J,  D.  Scheck  and  D.  M.  Isenhour. 

Tlie  bahince  of  interest  collected  by  the  Secretary  was  paid  to  the 
above  committee  to  be  by  them  paid  into  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer 
of  Centenary  Fund. 

Xo.  4.     Report  of  tJie  Com.  on  the  Presidents  Report. 

Thf  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  President's  Report,  beg  leave  to  pre- 
sent tlu'  following : 

1.  The  Syn«)d  will  he  pleased  to  hear  the  report  of  the  committee  which,  by 
appointment  of  President,  met  in  Concord  in  last  July,  to  investigate  the  charge 
of  immorality  and  impurity  against  B.  N.  Hopkins. 

2.  The  committee  are  plea.sed  t(»  learn  that  eliorts  are  being  made  for  the  es- 
tablishment of  a  literary  sehool  in  connection  with  this  body.  Synod  will  be 
pleased  to  h<'ar  what  progress  has  been  made  towards  the  establishment  of  said 
Kehool. 

J.  The  Ci»mmmittee  would  bring  to  the  notice  of  Synod  that  part  of  the  re- 


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p<irt  which  relates  to  the  appointment  of  special  arrents,  to  obtain  Bubscriptions 
and  donations  in  aid  of  said  sch<K)ls,  as  well  as  the  sale  of  schoUirships. 

4.  In  relation  to  the  recommendation  of  the  President  in  reference  to  the  a- 
mendment  of  the  Constitntion,  yonr  committee  proiX)So  the  following: 

Resolved,  That  Section  7th  of  Chapter  11th,  which  was  adopted  last  year, 
be  stricken  out  ;  and  that  section  7th  cluipter  1  Itli,  as  found  in  the  printed  Con- 
stitution of  184G,  be  reinstated  ;  and  also  that  the  words,  "  And  his  license  shall 
be  reprarded  as  valid;"  in  section  Mth  of  chapter  3d,  be  stricken  out. 

5.  Your  Committee  recommend  that  the  President's  Report,  be  printed  with 
our  minutes. 

Ad..ptod.  Respectfully  submitted,  .S.  ROTHROCK, 

S.  SHERER, 
A.  BLACK  WELDER. 

On  motion,  tlie  rresidcnt's  Keport  was  ordered  to  be  printed  with  tlio 
minutes  of  Synod. 

The  tblh^wino-  report  etc.,  were  read  and  adopted  by  Synod,  upon  tho 
sujTwstions  made  by  tlie  above  committee  : — 

1.  The  report  of  the  Secretary  of  the  July  Convention  in  reference 
to  the  estabhshment  of  a  Literary  Institution  in  our  midst,  was  read, 
received  and  adopted. 

2.  The  plan  of  said  Institution  adopted  by  said  Convention  -v^s 
read,  approved  and  adopted. 

3.  The  Constitution  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Western  Carolina 
Academy,  was  read,  and  on  motion,  it  was  considered  by  Articles. 

On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  14-  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  the  President. 


FOURTH  SESSION. 


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Tuesday,  1}  o'clock,  p.  M. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Ileilig. 

Ilev.  J,  Crawford,  of  the  German  ]{eformed  Church,  havinir  coitie 
into  our  midst,  Avas,  on  motion,  invited  to  a  seat  amongst  us,  as  an  ad- 
visory member. 

The  business  suspended  by  thtj  adjournment  of  Synod  was  uow  jro- 
sumed.  On  motion,  the  Constitution  of  Western  Carolina  Academy, 
a.s  now  amended,  was  adopted  as  a  whole. 


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12  MINUTES    OF  SYNOD. 

Item  1.  of  the  above  committee  referriiiG:  to  the  appointment  of  spe- 
cial agents  to  collect  funds  for  the  Institution,  was  on  motion  referred 
to  the  Ijc  >ri  of  Dir^'ctors. 

Ko.  5.  Ri'port  of  Committee  on  Petitions  and  Vacancies. 

Your  ci  mmittoe  on  Potitior.s  and  Vacancies  beg  leave  to  report— 
•YThat  though  no  authentic  documents,   have  been   submitted  to  them,  yet  to 
their  own  know  Iidije  tliern  is  a  number  of  congregations  within  our  bounds  which 
we  recommend  to  the  prayerful    consideration  of  this  body. 

let.  We  learn  from  report  that  the  congregations,  formerly  under  the  care  of 
Bro.  Artz,  may  be  considered  vacant,  except  one.  This  has  ever  been  regarded 
us  a  very  irteresting  section  of  our  church,  and  it  is  desirable  that  it  receive 
your  st-rious  attention. 

2.  St.  Paul's  and  St.  Michael's  churches  in  Iredell  County:  These  churches 
have  for  some  time  been  vacant.  They  have  heretofore  been  regarded  as  con- 
stituting Bro.  Arey's  charge,  but  owing  to  some  difRcuties  which  have  arisen 
between  him  and  them,  their  connection  has  been  dissolved.  Your  attention  is 
likewise  dii  ectt-d  to  the  Missionary  station,  lying  contiguous  to  this  charge,  known 
as  the  Mineral  Spring,  which  has,  during  the  last  four  or  five  years,  been  occu- 
pied by  J.  Crim,  but  as  it  is  impossiblle  for  him,  with  hispresent  charge  to  dojus- 
tjce  tartt,  It  is  earnestly  recommended  to  your  consideAtion.  , 
"p^  The  congregation  at  Newton,  Catawba  county,  is  also  vacant.  It  is  like- 
wise a  wry  interesting  portion  of  our  church ;  and  from  a  consideration  of  the 
melancholy  c ire nrr; stances  connected  with  this  place,  we  would  heartily  recom- 
mend it  to  your  prayerful  attention.  'v 

Adopted.  Respectfully  submitted,  - 

JACOB  CRIM, 
PETER  TREXLER, 
GIDEON  SINK, 

"Iti  reference  to  the  1st  item  of  the  above  report,  the  following  was 
passt'd  : 

licsolved,  IX.  That  it  be  recommended  to  the  Ev.  Lutheran  con- 
gregations, in  connection  with  this  Synod,  in  Guilford,  Alamance,  and 
Randolpli  counties,  or  their  representatives,  to  meet  togethei*  for  the  pur- 
j)0se  of  <leliberatiiig  upon  their  present  deranged  condition,  and  for  de- 
vising such  means  to  supfJy  themselves  with  a  pastor  or  pastors,  as  shall 
Ije  sati.sfactory  to  themselveg. 

With  regard  to  the  2(1  item,  the  following  was  adopted : 
Wltercas^  The  destitute  and  distracted  state  of   St.  Michael's  and 
St.  Paurb  churches  has  come  to  the  notice  of  this  Synod ;  and,  where- 
as, repeated  efforts  lia\e  been  made  to  effect  a  reconciliation  but  witli- 
out  success ;  therefore, 


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Resolved,  X.  That  it  be  rccommMKled  to  the  cluirchos  above- 
named,  to  observe  the  Tluirsday  before  the  5th  Sabbath  in  May,  as  a 
day  of  luimiliation  and  prayer,  seekincf  the  direction  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  in  the  choice  of  a  pastor ;  and  tliat  the  congregation  assemble  at 
St.  Michael's  church. 

Resolved^  Xf.  That  there  be  a  protracted  meeting  hold  at  Lau's 
church  in  Guilford  county,  to  commence  on  Fiiday  before  the  5th 
Sabbath  in  July  next;  and  another  at  Friedi-n's  church,  Guilford  county, 
to  commence  on  Thursday  before  the  1st  Sabbath  in  August  next;  and 
that  Rev.  brothers  Scheck,  Ileilig,  Schercr,  Grim  and  Swicegood  be  re- 
que.sted  to  attend  said  meeting. 

Resolved,  XII.  That  the  congregation  at  Newton,  Gatawba  county,  bo 
recommended  to  the  very  special  attention  of  the  Ex.  Gom.  of  the  Miss. 
&,  Ed.  Society. 

In  reference  to  Mineral  Spring  it  was,  on  motion,  recommended  that 
Bro.  Arey  visit  them  and  preach  for  them,  provided  such  arrangements 
can  be  made  as  shall  bo  mutually  satisftxctory  to  both  him  and  tuem. 


jVo.  (>.  He^ort  of  the  Committee  on  TTnfinished  Jjusiness. 

Itf-m  1.  refers  to  committee  on  I^iturj]^.     No  report.     Committee  discharged. 
ItLiii  2.   Inquiry  as  to  whether  the  Delegate  to  W.  Va.  Synod  attended   to  his 
duty.     Neither  he  nor  his  alternate  attended.     Both  were  excused   for  reasons 
satisfactory  to  Synod. 

Adi»ptcd.  Respectfully  submitted,  B.  AREY, 

H.  HARRIXGER, 
G.  REN  DL  EM  AN. 

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14:  MI^'CTES   OF   SYNOD. 

No.  7.  Is  a  document  containinsT  tlio  Constitution  of  the  Theological 
ScDiinarj^  at  Lexington,  S.  C.  <Jn  motion  it  was  referred  to  a  commit- 
tee of  three. 

Xo.  8.  Report  of  Financial  Committee. 

Ko.  1.  BejmH  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod. 

The  Treapurcr  of  the  Ev.  Luth.  Synod  of  N.  C,  would  rcBpectfiilly  report  as 

follows:  To  balance  due  Synod  last  year  $       88J 

"  ContribulioUB  last  Synod  ^C2  52:^ 

Whole  amount  8(53  42 

Paid  to  J.  J.  Bruncr,  as  per  order  of  Secretary,  for  printin"^  minutes  ,$42  00 

To  balance  due  Synod  8^1  *^2 

RcBpectfuliy  submitted, 

MATHIAS  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 

Heiiort  of  the  Treasurer  of  Seminary  Fund. 

Your  Treasurer  of  Seminary  Fund  begs  leave  to  report  as  follows :  Moses 
Barrier  in  account  with  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  to  wit  : 

To  1  note  due  April  15th  1852 S500  00 

Interest  on  the  above  to  April  loth  1853     -         -         -         -  $30  00 

To  1  note  due  April  15,  1852 $294  00 

Interest  on  the  above  to  April  15th  1853     -         -         -         -  $17  G4 

To  1  note  due  April  15th  1852 >;137  00 

Interest  on  the  above  to  April  15th  1853           ....  §8  22 

To  1  note  due  April  15th  1852 SI 07  50 

Principal,         -          -    §;1038  50 
Interest  on  the  above  to  April  15th,  1853, $6  75 

Total  Interest, $G2  31 

Respectfully  submitted,  MOSES  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 


SYNODICAL   COHTRIBUTIONS. 

Jlvv.  J.  D.  Scheclcs  Churches. 

St.  John's  churcli !ji;8  00 

Lutlicr's  Clia])cl 3   00— $11   00 


MINUTES    OF    SYNOD.  1  ."> 


Brouo:lit  forward $11   00 

liev.   WiUiam  G.  ITartcva  Churches. 

St.  James'  elmrcli  -----  U  00 

IVthel     "  -----  2  00 

Mt.  Caniicl     "  1   15 

Luther's     " 1   27^$8  42^ 

lit  v.  S.  Bothrock^s  Churches. 
OriT^aii  church       -  -         -         -         -         -     88  00 

St.  Stephens"  ...  -  -  200—81000 

Ilcv.  L.  C.  Grosecloseh  Churches. 

Pilpfriin  church     -         -         -"        -         -  81   V5 

Andrew  Sink 50 

Frederick  Town     " 1   C6i- 

Beck's       " 85 

Sandy  Creek           " 2  10 

J.  II.  Thompson          ....         -  50 

Contribution       ...         -         -  25 — 8*7   Gl;^ 

Bev.  J.  S.  IleUig-s  Churches. 

St.  Enoch's  clnirch 83  00 

Salem         " 1   10—84  10 

Bev.  J.  A.  Limits  Churches. 
St.  Paul's  Church     -----         82  50 
St.  Matthew's    -------       3  50— 8G  00 

Bev.  J.  Crhi'iS  Churches. 

Franklin  Church         -         -         -         -  8I  00 
St.  Matthew's         ".-.--  47^ 

Jerusalem         "  -         .         -         .  7o 

Mineral  Spring         " 50—82  67^ 

Bev.  J.  SuncegoofTs  Churches. 
Nazareth  Church          .         -         -         -         .  8I   00 

Hopewell       "         .         -         .         -         -         -        1   00 
Shiloah  " 50—2   50 

852  3U 


16  MmUTKS   OF  SY>"Or). 


Brougiit  forward ^2  31^ 

JieiK  S.  Si.'herer'^s  ClvufcK. 

Union  Church $2  37.^—2  37rV 

Rev.  ^Ym.  Ariz'  Church. 

Zion  Church 60  50— $0  60 

Newton  per  J.  Bost  I'::sq.  .         -         .         .  $t.  20— $8  20 

St.  John's  Church,  Salisbury         ....  $^\   50—^1  50 


*Total,      f:64  88j 
Balance  from  Last  ycar^ 214 2 


Total,         .         .         -         _      $83  30J 

Your  Financial  committpc  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have  examined  the 
Treasurer's  reports  and  find  tlum  correct ;  also  that  they  have  received,  counted 
iind  paid  into  t!ic  hands  of  Treasurer  of  Synod  the  above  contributions,  and  taken 
his  f)ond  for  the  same. 

Adopted.  Respectfully  submitted,         W.  G.  HARTER, 

D.  M.  ISENHOUR, 
JOSEPH  SHIVE. 
On  motion,  it  was  ordered  that  tlie  interest  on  Seminary  Fund,  amount- 
ing to  $G2  3 lets,  be  paid  into  the  hands  of  B.o.  Dulibrd,  tobeby  him 
pnid  into  the  handsof  theTre;iSurerof  the  Seininary,  at  Lexino^ton,  S.  C. 
On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  at  8  o'clock,  A.  M. 
Cla'sed  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Scherer.     Tho  Secretary  preaclied  at 
night  from  I'ln!.  i   chap,  and  21   vcnie. 

FJFTII  SESSION. 

WediK^sday,  8  o'clock,  A.  M. 
Synod  opened  with  prayer  by  tlu^  PrLsidciit.     The  rol!  was  call-.d. 
The  minutes  of  the  previous  day  were  read  and  confiimed- 
Conun'dUe  No  7.  noiii  re])oHed. 

The  coininittce  to  wliom  was  rcfencd  the  amended  constitution  of  the  Class- 


« There  i.s  an  error  of  %\  'o\)i  cents  iuttlie  report  of  the  Financial  Committee  which  standa 
Jirectcd  above  •  ikcrehiry. 


MINDTES   OF   SYNOD.  1' 


ical  and  Theological  Seminary  of  the  Ev.  Lutheran  SyiKxl  of  South  Carolina 
and  adjucfiit  States,  proseut  the  following:  That  they  have  examined  eaid 
amendi'd  C'onstitiition  and  learn  that  all  rt-lations  hitherto  existing  between  that 
Synod  and  this,  on  the  subject  of  said  Institution,  shall  remain  as  they  have 
been,  according  to  the  existing  agreement  between  the  two  Synods.  Your 
committee  therefore,  recunmiend  said  amended  Constitution  to  the  approval  of 
this  body. 
Adopted.  Respectfully  submitted,  S.  ROTH  ROCK,  Chair.  Com. 

On  motion,  the  anonymous  letter  received  by  the  President,  was  laid 
on  the  table. 

]Vo.  0.  Eepvrt  of  tJie  Commiitee  on  tlic  state  of  lieUgiort. 

Your  committee  on  the  state  of  Religion,  would  submit  the  following  very 
brief  and  imperfect  report.  The  state  of  religion  within  the  bounds  of  the  Sy- 
nod  of  North  Carolina,  particularly  in  some  portions,  has  been  prosperous  during 
the  past  year.  Interesting  revivals  have  taken  place  m  some  parts,  particularly 
in  Davidson  County.  In  this  section  of  the  church  there  is  a  very  interesting 
state  of  things;  the  Lutheran  Observer  is  circulated,  and  prayer  meetings  are 
well  attended.  In  general,  the  ministers  and  members  are  actively  engaged  in  the 
Master's  service.  There  is  a  growing  interest  in  the  Tract,  Bible,  Missionary,  Edu- 
cation and  Temperance  cause  ;  and  particularly  your  Committee  rejoice  to  sea 
that  the  Synod  has  undertaken  to  establish  in  the  most  populous  part  of  her 
territory  an  Academy,  for  the  intellectual  and  religious  training  and  education  of 
her  youth.  And  your  Committee  regard  it  as  an  evidence  of  the  growing  intelli- 
gence and  piety  of  our  people  ;  that  much  has  already  been  done  towards  ellect- 
ing  this  object.  May  they  go  on ;  and  we  bid  the  Synod,  and  we  bid  the  pe^ 
pie,  God  speed  in  this  noble  enterprise. 

Adopted.  RespectruUy  submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ, 
J.  D.  SCIIECK, 
J.  SWICEGOOD. 

Bro.  Crawford,  of  the  G.  R.  Church,  being  about  to  leave,  aeked  permission 
to  make  some  remarks,  which  being  granted,  he  spoke  of  the  relation  of  the 
Reform  and  Lutheran  churches  in  N.  C.  and  the  duty  of  co-operating,  as  far  a» 
practicable,  amongst  the  German  population.  lie  then  spoke  of  their  Bchoo(|( 
located  at  Newton,  and  congratulated  us  in  the  success  which  we  have  so  i>vt- 
met  with  in  the  eetablisliment  of  a  similar  Institution.  He  also  adverted  io  thp 
deplorable  state  of  their  church,  caused  by  the  leaven  of  Ntvaiism  by  which 
the  majority  of  the  ministry  have  beconjc  infected,  and  the  probability  of  thia 
Classis  asking  for  a  "corner  in  the  Luliieran  Observer"  in  which  to  defend 
themselves  agauist  Ncvanism. .  Hid  remarks  were  well  received  by  this  body. 


18  MINUTES   OF   SYNOD. 


JS^o.  10.  Report  of  the  Cowesponding  Secretary, 

Document  No.  1.  Is  a  copy  of  the  Minutes  of  the  Ev.  Luth.  Synod  of  wes- 
tern Virginia.  This  Synod  convened  at  Copp's  Church,  Bottetourt  county,  on 
Thursday,  Sept.  2d,  1852.  It  numbers  seven  ordained  and  three  licensed  min- 
isters. Its  officers  are,  Rev.  E.  Hawkins.  President,  and  Rev.  J.  A.  Brown,  Sec. 
They  report  33  Cong.  180  Bap.  and  248  Conf.  This  Synod  seems  to  be  active- 
ly engaged  in  the  work  of  the  Lord.  Rev.  J.  Scherer  was  appointed  correspond- 
ing Delegate  to  this  Synod  and  Rev.  S.  SchaefFer  his  alternate. 

Document  No.  2.  Is  a  copy  of  the  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  the  South  West. 
This  Synod  held  its  sixth  annual  session  at  Zion  Church,  Jackson  county,  111.^ 
Sept.  25th,  1852.  It  numbers  thirteen  ministers.  Its  officers  are.  Rev.  J.  Krack^ 
President,  and  Rev.  W.  Jenkins,  Secretary.  They  report  24  Cong.,  217  Bap.,  and 
207  Conf.  These  brethren  manifest  commenable  zeal  in  the  spread  of  Evan- 
gelical piety.     With  them  the  har\-est  truly  is  great  and  the  laborers  few. 

Document  No.  3.  Contains  the  proceedings  of  the  sixth  annual  convention  of 
the  Wittenberg  Synod.  This  body  met  at  Plymouth  Ohio,  Sept.  2d,  1852. — 
They  report  twenty  ordained  and  nine  licensed  ministers.  The  officers  are 
Rev.  J.  Livengood,  President,  and  Rev.  S.  Fenner,  Secretary.  They  report  46 
Cong.,  138  Bap.,  and  1740  Com.  These  brethren  are  actively  engaged  in  pro- 
moting the  interests  of  our  beloved  Zion  by  sustaining  the  various  benevolent 
institutions  of  the  church  and  the  age. 

Document  No.  4.  Is  a  copy  of  the  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  Virginia.  This 
Synod  held  its  thirty-third  annual  convention  at  Mt.  Tabor  Church,  Augusta 
county,  Oct.  8th,  1852.  It  numbers  23  ordained,  and  2  licensed  ministers.  Its 
officers  are,  A.  P.  Ludden,  President,  and  Rev.  X.  J.  Richardson,  Sec'r)-.  They 
report  41  Cong.,  106  Bap.,  and  1645  Com.  These  brethren  are  actively  engaged 
in  the  benevolent  operations  of  this  progressive  age. 

Dbcument  No.  5.  Are  the  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  S.  C.  This  body  met  at 
St.  Marks  church,  Edgefield  District,  Nov.  12th,  1852.  It  numbers  32  ordained 
and  11  licensed  ministers.  They  report  46  Cong.,  502  Bap.,  692  Conf.,  and  3,326 
Com.  They  also  report  the  death  of  four  ministers  during  the  last  Synodical 
year.  These  brethren  are  prosecuting  with  vigor  the  interests  of  the  Masters 
Kingdom  committed  to  them. 

Document  No.  6.  Contains  the  proceedings  of  the  28th  annual  convention  of 
the  Synod  of  West  Pennsylvania.  It  convened  in  Mechanicsburg,  Penn.,  on 
the  30th  of  Sept.,  1852.  It  numbers  41  ordained  and  7  licensed  ministers.  Its 
officers  are.  Rev.  J.  N.  Hoffman,  President,  and  Rev.  B.  Sadtlcr,  Sec'ry.  They 
re|)ort  131  Cong.  1659  Bap.  1012  Conf  and  14,628  communicants.  This  Synod 
has  a  large  field  to  cultivate,  and  they  seem  to  be  energetically  prosecuting  tha 
great  work  unto  which  they  have  been  called. 

The  foregoing  in  all  we  deemed  necessary  to  extract  from  the  Minutes  of  sis- 
ter SynodH. 

Respectfully  submitted,  L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 

Adopted.  Cor.  S&c. 


MINUTES   OF   Sw>uxJ.  10 

N.  B.  Tlie  Miiiutos  of  the  Maryland  Synod  were  handed  to  me  after  Synod 
was  in  session,  UjK)n  which  I  had  not  time  to  report.  Secretary. 

Mr.  Moses  llinier  was  ro-olccted  Treasurer  of  tlie  Seminary  Fuud. 
On  motion,  Synod  adjourned  till  U-  o'clock,  1\  M. 

SIXTH  SESSION. 

Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  the  Secretary.  The  roll  was  called, 
after  which  Synod  proceeded  to  business. 

Bcsolved^  XIV.  That,  ever  hereafter  this  Synod  devote  half  an  hour, 
each  morning  before  the  commencement  of  business,  in  prayer,  for  the 
especial  influence  and  guidance  of  the  Holy  Sjirit  in  all  our  delibera- 
tions, and  for  the  exercise  of  all  due  fraternal  love  and  fellowship. 

Resolved^  XV.  That,  ever  hereafter,  the  President  shall  privately  ex- 
amine all  sealed  documents  presented  to  this  Synod,  and  shall  state,  by 
giving  an  intimation  of  their  contents,  whether  said  documents  should 
be  read  in  open  Synod. 

Resolved^  XVI.  That  when  this  Synod  adjourns,  it  stand  adjourned 
to  meet  again  on  Friday  before  the  1st  Sunday  in  May  1854,  at  10 
o'clock  A.  M. 

Bro.  Scheck  presented  to  Synod  a  plan  for  the  Seini- Centennial  Cel- 
ebration of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina. 

On  motion  the  plan  was  taken  up  by  items,  and  finally  adopted  as  a 
^hole. 

Whereas^  The  Great  Head  of  the  clutrch  has  been  graciously  pleased 
to  sustain  and  prosper  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Caro- 
lina during  X\iQ\^^i forty-nine  years;  and,  whereas,  a  period  is  now  ap- 
proaching in  the  histoiy  of  said  Synod,  when  it  will  be  most  becoming 
in  all  its  members  and  friends,  to  pause  and  review  the  past  dealings  of 
God  with  it,  to  take  counsel  together,  unite  our  vigor  and  zeal,  that  it 
may  the  more  eftectually  accomplish  the  important  mission  with  which 
it  is  entrusted  ; 

[On  the  18th  of  October  last,  this  Synod  entered  upon  its  forty-ninfh 
year,  having  been  organized  on  the  17th  of  Oct.,  1803,  in  the  town  of 
Lincolnton,  N.  C. — five  ministers  being  present.] 

And  as  a  Synod  we  would  not  fulfill  our  own  sense  of  duty,  nor  do  ju« 


20  ^riNUTES   OF  SYNOD. 

tice  to  -syhiat,  wc  are  ai=sured,  is  the  feelinnr  of  a  large  number  of  the 
meinbeis  of  our  communion,  if  we  did  not  devise  some  means  by  wliich, 
an  event  so  full  of  interest,  may  be  profitably  and  devoutly  celebrated ; 
therefore, 

EcsolvciJ,  I.  That  a  Scmi-Centenr.ry  celebration  be  observed  in  all 
the  ehuiehcs  in  connection  with  this  Synod, — to  commence  on  the  1 7th 
of  C)ct()l>er  next  ensuinir,  and  terminate  on  the  the  hist  Sabbath  in 
April,  1834. 

Hesolvcd,  II.  That  the  day  on  which  this  celebration  is  to  commence, 
be  set  aj>art  as  a  special  season  of  thanksQ^iving  for  the  distinguished 
favors  of  God  to  our  churches  in  North  Carolina ;  and  that  an  appro- 
priate sermon  be  delivered  on  that  day  by  each  minister,  in  connection 
with  this  body,  having  a  charge. 

Rcsolccd,  III.  That  all  the  chun.-hcs  in  connection  with  this  Synod 
be  earnestly  solicited  for  donations  and  subscriptions  in  aid  of  our  Lit- 
erary Instiiution,  and  our  Education  and  Missionary  operations, — as  ev- 
idence of  their  giatitude  to  iho  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  his  unspeakable 
love  and  mercy  to  us,  as  a  branch  of  his  kingdom  on  earth. 

licaolvedj  IV.  That  all  persons  contributing,  may  specity  the  object 
to  which  their  donations  shall  be  applied. 

Resolved,  V.  That  the  President  appoint  a  member  of  this  body, 
whose  du'y  it  shall  be,  to  pn  pare  and  deliver  at  our  next  annual  con- 
ventirn  an  historical  sc-rmon, — detailing  the  most  important  events  em- 
braced in  our  history  ;  and  that  said  sermon  be  delivered  on  Sabbath 
morning. 

On  motion,  the  election  of  a  Board  of  Directors  for  Western  Carolina 
Aea  lemy  was  now  entered  inio.  The  following  were  elected,  and  the 
term  of  office  defined  as  follows : 

llcv.  S.  Kothrock  and  J.  D.  Scheck,  and  Messrs.  C.  Melchor  and 
M.  Barrier,  elected  for  three  yeai-s. 

Iti'vs.  Jr. A.  Linn  and  W.  G.  Uarter,  Messrs.  J.  Shimpoch  and  C.  A. 
Ueilig,  elected  for  two  yeais. 

Revs.  Scherer  and  L.  C.  Groscclose,  Messrs.  D.  Barrier  and  C.  L. 
Partee,  elected  for  one  year. 

The  question  for  the  transfer  of  the  Centenary  fund,  to  the  endowment 
fund  of  Western  Carolina  Academy,  was  introduced ; — in  relation  to 
which  the  following  prt amble  and  resolution  was  adopted  : 

Whereas^    This  Synod  is    now  in  possession  of  a  fund, — entitled 


MINXrrES   OF   SYNOD. 


21 


the  "  Centenary  Fund  "—the  interest  of  which  hns  heretofore  been  ap- 
plied to  the  use  and  benelit  of  the  Education  and  Missionary  Society, 
therefore, 

Besoh'cd,  XVII.  Tliat  the  interest  now  due  on  s:iid  fund,  be  added 
to  the  principal ;  that  to  tliis  princip-d  and  interest  be  added  asuilicient 
sum  to  swell  the  whole  amount  to  ^lOOO,  and  that  said  $000  be,  and  is 
hereby  transferred  to  ihc  endowment  funds  of  Western  Carolina  Acad- 
emy, located  at  Mt.  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  county,  N.  C.  And,  that,  in 
lieu  of  said  amount  of  SCOO,  this  Synod  shall  be,  and  is  hereby,  enti- 
tled to  three  scholarships  in  said  school— the  receipt  whereof  shall  be 
held  by  the  President  of  this  Synod  and  his  succersor  in  office. 

On  motion,  the  8  h  of  June  was  appointed  for  the  first  meeting  of 
the  Board  of  Directors,  elect,  of  ^^^•stern  Carolina  Academy,— to  meet 
at  Mt.  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  county,  at  10  o'clock  A.  M.,  for  organization 
and  the  transaction  of  busim's?s. 

On  motion,  a  committee  of  correspondence  was  appointed,  whose 
duty  it  is  to  open  a  correspondence  with  sundry  gentlemen,  having  ref- 
erence to  the  first  Professorship  of  said  Academy  ;  ;  nd  that  the  Presi- 
dent of  Synod  is,  by  this  body,  empowered  to  call  a  special  meeting  of 
Synod,  if  necessary. 

The  following  is  the  committee  of  correspondence :  Revs.  S.  Roth- 
rock,  J.  D.  Scheck,— and  oil  motion,  the  President  of  Synod,  Rev.  J. 

A.  Linn,  was  added.     An  election  for  Delegates  to  Sister  Synods  was 
now  held. 

To  Sfjnod  of  South   Carolina— Hqv.  S.  Rothrock,  principal;  Rev. 

B.  Arey,  alternate. 

To  Synod  of  Western  Virgina. — Rev.  S.  Scherer,  principal ;  Rev._L. 

C.  Groseclo^^e,  alternate. 

An  election  w\as  also  held  for  a  Director  of  the  Theological  Semina- 
ry at  Lexington,  S.  C.  _, 

Rev.  J.  Linn  was  elected  to  that  office  for  three  J^^^'V^HMk 

Previous  notice  having  been  given  that  the  attention  on^Tnoawould, 
at  some  time  during  the  present  convention,  be  called  to  Sicti(>n  3,  of 
Chapter  3,  of  our  Constitution  ;  and  also  to  Section  3,  of  Chapter  6, 
of  the  Formula  of  Discipline,  these  subjects  were  called  up,  discussed, 
and  tlie  following  resolutions  in  relation  to  them,  passed  : 

Resolved^  XV lit.  That  we,  as  a  Synod,  disapprove  and  denounce  the 
tlie  practice,  in  ministers,  of  encouraging  disaffected  members  of  other's 


22  :^^NUTES  of  synod. 

charges,  by^performing  any  acts,  strictly  ministerial,  or  by  speaking 
prejudicially  in  relation  to  their  pastoi*s. 

ResoJced^  XIX.  That  it  is  the  decided  opinion  of  this  body,  that 
the  electors  of  any  congi-egation  within  the  bounds  of  this  Synod,  are 
the  male  membei-s.     (See  chap.  6,  sec.  3,  of  Formula.) 

J^o.  11.    Heport  of  Committee  appointed  hy  the  President^ 
for  the  tried  of  B.  N.  Ilopldns. 

We  the  undersigned,  having  been  ofRcially  appointed  a  committee,  to  meet 
on  the  23d  of  July,  1852,  in  the  Lutheran  church  at  Concord,  to  investigate  the 
charge  of  lewdness  reported  against  B.  N.  Hopkins,  by  the  council  of  St.  Paul's 
church,  Iredell  county,  N.  C,  did  then  and  there  meet,  and  after  an  impatial 
and  faithful  examination  of  the  evidence  in  the  case,  and  believing  the  charge 
sustained  by  the  testimony ;  therefore. 

Resolved,  Unanimously  by  the  committee,  that  B.  N.  Hopkins  be,  and  he  is 

hereby  suspended  from  all  clerical  functions,  until  said  suspension  be  reversed 

by  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina. 

Adopted.  W.  G.  HARTER,  ) 

JOS.  A.  LINN,     I  Committee. 
S.  ROTHROCK,  ) 

In  relation  to  the  above  report,  it  was 

Hesolved,  XX.  That  the  name  of  B.  X.  Hopkins  be  stricken  from  our 
clerical  roll. 

The  following  were  put  into  nomination  as  suitable  places  for  our 
next  Synodical  convention  :  Bethel  church,  Stanly  county ;  Richland, 
Randolph  county ;  St.  Enoch,  Row^an  county,  and  Sandy  Creek,  David- 
son county.  Bethel  having  a  majority  of  votes,  it  Avas  determined  that 
Bethel  be  the  place  for  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Resolved,  XXI.  That  the  President  of  Synod,  express  the  thanks  there- 
of to  the  good  people  of  Newton  for  the  kindness  and  hospitality  extended 
to  us  .since  our  arrival  in  their  midst ;  and  that  we  unite  in  invoking 
Heaven's  richest  blessing  upon  them. 

Rcs'  '  '  XXII.  That  the  Secretary  have  1,000  copies  of  the  min- 
utes pi  !  •  I  ;  1  hat  two  copies  be  sent  to  each  of  those  Synods  with 
whom  we  are  in  regular  correspondence,  and  one  to  each  of  the  other 
Synods  in  the  United  States  of  America. 

Resolved,  XXIII.  That  the  Secretary  of  the  Education  and  Mis- 
sionary Society  prepare  extracts  of  the  proceedings  of  said  Society,  and 
that  they  be  appended  to  the  minutes  of  Synod. 

The  minutes  of  to-dav  Avere  now  read  and  confirmed. 


MINTJTES   OF   MINISTERIUM. 


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Jiesolved,  XXIV.     That  wc  now  atljoiirn  to  meet  at  tlie  timo  and 
place  above  naratd.     Closed  witli  }irayer  by  the  President. 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE,  Secretary  of  Synod. 


illTES  OF  THE  MliSTERIUi 


FIRST  SESSION. 

April  29th,  1853,  7^  o'clock,  V.  M. 

The  Ministerium  met  and  was  opened  witli  singing  and  prayer  by  the 
President.  The  journal  and  sketch  of  Rev.  J.  S.  Ileilig,  were  handed 
m  the  by  President,  which,  on  motion,  were  received  and  read  before  the 
Ministerim. 

Resolved^  I.  That  we  liave  heard,  with  pleasure  and  satisfaction,  the 
journal  and  lenorthy  sketch  of  Rev.  J.  S.  Ileilig. 

After  a  lengthy  interview  on  Pastoral  experience,  and  a  friendly  in- 
terchange of  sentiments  thereto  appertaining,  the  Ministerium  adjourn- 
ed, subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

J^  ■ 

SECOND  SESSION.       ^ 


Tuesday  evening,  8  o'clock. 
The  Ministerium  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Swicegood.     The 
minutes  were  read  and  confirmed. 

Resolved,  II.     That  we  adjourn,  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Arey. 


^  MTNTTE8   OF  MINISTERnJM. 


THIRD  SESSION. 

Wednesday  evening,  8  o'clock. 
The  Ministerlum  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Bro.  Dufford. 
The  roll  was  called.     The  minutes  of  former  session  were  read  and 
confirmed.     There  being  no  further  business  before  us,  it  was 
Resolved y  III.     That  we  adjourn. 
Closed  with  prayer  and  benediction  by  the  President. 


-Mm^¥^ 


.^^S^iSI^X^X^,  —  j^ 


resiknt's  ^Icprl. 


Beloved  Brethren — In  the  great  providence  of  God,  we  have  been 
conducted  tlirough  the  vicisitudes  of  another  Synodical  year.  Our 
lives  have  been  spared;  our  comforts  continued;  our  laboi-s  we  trust 
have  been  blest;  the  church  has  been  preserved  and  blest.  And  it 
must  be  a  reflection  peculiaily  gratifying  to  us,  as  well  as  a  subject  of 
devout  thanksgiving  to  God,  to  know  tliat  He  is  in  our  midst;  still 
causes  the  light  of  his  countenance  to  shine  upon  us,  and  the  church  of 
our  care  has  received,  during  the  past  year,  continued  evidences  of  Di- 
vine favor  and  protection  amidst  the  trinls  and  difficulties  to  which  she 
is  exposed.  Now  we  are  again  met  in  the  sanctuary  of  God;  we  have 
sung  his  praise;  liave  recorded  his  mercies  to  us  and  to  our  people;  we 
have  supplicated  his  blessings  upon  us;  and  meditated  upon  his  word; 
have  congratulated  each  other  with  cheerful  countenances,  with  friendly 
interchanges  and  affectionate  hearts  as  brethren.  01  how  great  the 
Lord's  loving  kindness  to  us  and  to  our  Zion !     But  we  are  met  once 


PRESlDKirr'g    RBPOBT.  J5 

moTo  in  Synodical  convention  for  tlie  purpose  of  transacting  the  reli- 
gious aflairs  of  the  church  of  God  in  general.  At  the  opening  of  thi» 
meeting,  it  was  made  my  duty,  according  to  the  Constitution  of  our 
Synod,  to  lay  before  you  an  account  of  my  oflielal  transactions  for  th« 
year  that  is  past,  and  such  other  matters  as  may  bo  of  iutoreit  to  you 
4ind  to  the  church  at  large. 

Very  early  alter  the  aiijournment  of  our  last  Synod,  I  rocoivcd  a  not* 
from  the  Rev.  l\.  N.  Hopkins,  (dated  May  14th)  requesting  permission 
to  resign  St.  Enoch's,  St.  Paul's  and  Newton  congregations,  which  wa» 
granted,  in  view  of  his  consent  at  last  Synod  to  take  charge  of  the  nc\r 
pastorate  which  was  then  formed  of  several  Lutheran  churches  in  Guil- 
ford and  liandolph  counties,  and  according  to  our  acknowlL-dgcd  rule* 
in  such  cases — (See  Constitution,  chap.  3d,  Sec.  8th  and  9th.) 

Shortly  afterwards  I  received  a  communiaition,  (dated  May  30th) 
from  the  council  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  Iredell  county,  reporting  c^-rtain 
facts  which  involved  charges  of  immorality  and  impurity  in  relation  t« 
Rev.  B.  N.  Hopkins,  vshich  were  Gdculat«»d  to  injure  his  ministerial 
character  and  influence.  Accordingly,  in  compliance  with  Constitutional 
duty,  and  for  the  puqiose  of  vindicating  his  moral  character  if  wrong- 
fully or  falsely  aspersed,  I  appointed  a  committee  of  ordained  ministers, 
viz :  Revs.  W.  G.  Ilarter,  J.  A.  Linn  and  S.  Rothrock,  to  hold  a  proi)er 
investigation  on  Friday,  the  23d  of  July,  in  the  Luth<  ran  church  at 
Concord.  Due  notices  were  given  to  the  parties  concerned,  and  the 
ministers  generally  were  invited  to  attend.  The  cotnmittee  and  minis- 
ters generally  met;  the  investigation  wrus  conducted  by  the  committee; 
their  proceedings  and  unanimous  decision  were  reported  to  Rev.  1>.  N. 
Hopkins,  (who  did  not  attend,)  together  with  a  summary  of  the  testi- 
mony, which  satistiod  the  Committee  of  the  truth  of  the  allegod  charges, 
and  which  led  them  to  pass  upon  him  the  sentence  of  suspension  from 
all  clerical  functions.  The  committee  is  expected  to  report  their  pro- 
ceedings and  decision  in  the  case  to  the  present  meeting  of  Synod. 

On  Wednesday  the  21st  of  July,  the  convention  which  was  resolved 
upon  at  our  last  Synod,  met  at  Concord  for  the  purpose  of  maturing  a 
plan  for  the  establishment  of  a  Literary  Institution  in  connection  with  this 
Synod ;  an  extract  of  the  proceedings  and  a  detail  of  the  plan  adopted, 
will  be  reported  to  you  by  the  Si*eretary  of  the  Hoard.  A  temporary 
Board  of  Directors  was  appointed,  who  met  at  Organ  church,  Dec.  2d, 
to  determine  the  locality  of  thtt  Institution  according  to  the  provLsioos 


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of  the  adopted* plan.     Mt.  Pleasant,  Cabarrus  county,  was  chosen  to  be 
the  segit  of  the  Aifcdemj.     Scholarships  are  now  offered,  and  a  consid-  j 
erable  number  have  been  sold.  j 

This  then,  is  to  be  considered  as  the  commencement  of  an  Institu-  . 
lion  of  learning  in  the  Lutheran  church  in  North  Carolina — which  has  \ 
been  so  long  and  so  earnestly  desired.     That  the  interests  and  prosperi- 
ty of  the  Lutheran,  as  well  as  of  the  Presbyterian,  Baptist,  Methodist  * 
and  German  Reform  chruches  in  this  State,  requires  such  an  Institution, 
can  admit  of  no  debate.     That  the  community  in  general,  as  well  as  \ 
the  church,  are  greatly  benefitted  by  the  encouragement  of  sound  edu- 
cation and  religion,  the  history  of  similar  Institutions,  long  since  estab- 
lished by  other  denominations  and  other  States,  bears  ample  testimony. 
Let  us  then  urge  forward  the  enterprise  now  in  progress.     Funds  will 
be  needed,  and  needed  now.  ' 

The  expenditures  at  the  first  will  necessarily  be  large  and  must 
continue  to  increase  if  only  the  providential  claims  for  the  education  of 
the  youth  in  the  Lutheran  church  be  at  all  responded  to.  We  must 
move  forward  and  our  friends  and  patrons  must  enable  the  Synod  to  do 
it.  God's  blessing  is  in  the  work,  as  it  will  be  on  those  who  share  its 
advancement.  For  the  furtherance  of  this  object,  I  would  second  the 
suggestions  of  the  convention,  and  recommend  to  Synod  the  appoint- 
ment of  special  agents  to  obtain  subscriptions  and  donations,  as  also  for 
the  disposal  of  scholarships,  if  necessary ;  said  subscriptions  to  be  pay- 
able in  three  annual  installments,  from  the  time  of  subscribing,  and  to 
be  added  to  the  endowment  fund  of  said  school,  and  so  also  the  dona- 
tions, if  in  available  funds,  or  whenever  they  become  such. 

The  Brethren  in  their  several  charges  appear  to  be  zealously  engaged 
in  the  work  of  the  Lord.  They  are  taking  an  active  part  in  the  vari- 
ous benevolent  Institutions  of  the  day,  and  the  Lord  has  granted  them 
a  blessing  on  their  efforts,  inasmuch  as  they  have  had  interesting  revi- 
vals of  religion  in  some  of  their  churches.  May  the  Great  Head  of  the 
church  continue  to  bless  them. 

With  regard  to  the  licensure  of  candidates  for  the  ministry  in  our 
Synod,  I  would  recommend  the  ancient  custom  of  annual  license, 
whether  the  cause  of  Christ,  the  church,  or  the  candidate  be  consider- 
ed ;  and  that  section  7th  in  chapter  11th,  which  was  adopted  last  year 
be  stricken  out;  and  that  section  7th,  chapter  11th,  as  found  in  the 
prinfofl  r'M-.ctltutlon  of  1846,  be  re-instated.     And  also  that  the  phrase. 


president's  keport. 


•*And  his  license  shall  be  regarded  as  vahd,"  iu  sectlau  14tt,  of  chapter 
3rd,  be  stricken  out. 

For  th^  regulation  and  goveruuunt  of  Lutheran  conjrregations  in 
connection  >f ith  the  Synod,  the  election  of  Eld.rs,  the  calling  and  set- 
Uincr  of  Pastors,  ic,  I  would  suggest  to  Synod  the  propriety  of  recom- 
mending  and  enjoining  the  adoption  of  the  Formula  of  church  govern- 
ment and  discipline  which  is  appended  to  our  Hymn  Hook,  in  all  those 
congregations  in  which  this  or  some  similar  form  has  not  been  adopted. 

There  aretheprinieipalevent.of  importance  to  thisSynodwhichlhave 

.  report.  And  now  Ulovod  l)r.thrcn,  commending  ourselves  and  tho 
interests  of  the  church  to  the  continual  care  and  protection  of  Almighty 
God  I  resign  mv  office ;  thankful  for  the  confidence  reposed  in  me,  and 
prayin.^  the  presence  and  blessings  of  the  Great  Head  of  the  ch^^ch,  to 
crcwn^our  present  meeting.  May  the  business  for  which  we  have  met 
be  transacted  in  mutual  love,  harmony  and  peace,  that  our  souls  may 
indeed  be  refreshed  by  his  presence,  that  his  blessings  may  rest  upon 
our  individual  and  united  deliberations  and  eftbrts,  to  promote  the  glory 
of  his  name  and  the  welfare  of  Zion. 

WILLIAM  AKTZ,  President. 


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AN  ABSTRACT  OF  THE  PEOCEEDINGS 


OF   THE 


OF  THE 

JEoan.  Luih.  Synod  of  North  Carolina. 


Pursuant  to  adjournrnent  the  Missionary  and  Education  Society  met 
on  Monday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M.,  at  Newton,  Catawba  county,  N.  C.  The 
object  of  the  Society  having  been  explained  many  became  members  by 
the  payment  of  fifty  cents. 

The  Society  next  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers  for  the  ensuing 
year,  which  resulted  as  follows : 

Pwev.  JACOB  CRIM,  President. 

"     J.  D.  SCIIECK,  Vice  President, 

"     J.  S.  IIEILIG,  Secretary. 
Mr.  D.  M.  ISENnOUR,  Treasurer, 

APPOINTIilSNTS  BY  THE  PRESIDENT. 

Executive  Committee. — Revs.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  J.  A.  Linn,  J.  D. 
Scheck,  J.  Swicegood,  W.  Ailz. 

Board  of  Directors. — Messrs.  Jonas  Bost,  J.  Sharp,  M.  Barrier,  A 


MISSIONABY   AND   EDUCATION   SOCIETY.  2^ 

Blackwcldor,  J.  Swicogood,  G.  Sink,  J.  M.  Bost,  II.  Barringer,  G.  IL 
Wilfong,  A.  Gross,  Rev.  S.  Scherer  and  Mr.  John  Wilfong. 
Contributions  for  the  Society  were  now  banded  in  as  follows: 


Ecu.  L.  C.  Groacduic'  . 

charge. 

Pilgrim's  church 

|V,00 

Frederictowu  " 

3,95 

Beck's 

85 

fiaudy  creek  " 

4,80 

1C,G0 


Rev.   W.  O.  Ilarter's  charge. 

St.  James'  church  t5,00 

Bethel             "  5,61 

Centenary  Interest  1,20 

R^v.  W.  G.  Ilartcr  1,00 


12,71 
Rev.  J.  Crimes  charge  $9,55} 

Carver's  church,  by  J.  Swicegood  6,00 

Collection  at  this  meeting  29,10 

Donation  by  Bro.  J.  Crim  5,00 

On  motion  it  wa.«, 

Resolved^  That  a  commiltee  be  appointed  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to 
examine  the  Treasurer's  Report,  take  in  all  monies  intended  for  this  So- 
ciety, pay  the  same  to  the  Treasurer  ikct,  and  take  his  bond. 
Committee — Rev.  S.  Scherer,  and  M.  Barrier,  E-q. 
Rev.  J.  Crim  now  gave  a  stattincnt  of  his  mis.sionary  labors,  and  pro- 
lented  the  contribution  lifted  in  behalf  of  this  Society.     When  ou  nio- 
ion  it  was 
Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  be  authorized  to  return  the  contribu- 
on?,  sent  up  by  liro.  Crim's  charge,  to  him  as  a  compensation  for  hi* 
«issionary  labors. 
By-laws  of  the  Executive  Committee  were  now  presented  and  received, 
>d  on  motion  it  was 
Resolved^  That  they  be  appended  to  the  minutes  of  the  Society. 

Report  of  tJcc  Executive  Committee. 

JThe  Executive  Committee  of  the  Mistionary  and  Education  Society  beg  leaT* 


so  MISSIOXi^RT   i.NT)   EDUCATIO:^   SOCIETT. 


to  report  that  they  received,  on  the  bounty  of  the  Society,  Mr.  Charles  W.  Kes- 
ler,  who  was  examined  according  to  the  Constitution,  and  your  committee  being 
satisfied  of  his  qualifications,  allowed  him  $75,00  of  its  funds  to  be  paid  in  semi- 
annual installments. 

Your  committee  also  made  an  appropriation  of  $30,00  to  Rev.  J.  Swicegood, 
provided  he  took  charge  of  Carver's  church,  Forsyth  county.  Your  committee 
would  recommend  that  Bro.  Swicegood  receive  said  amount  inasmuch  as  he  has 
complied  with  the  engagement. 

No  regular  missionary  was  employed  durin*  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted,  J.  D.  SCHECK, 

JOHN  SWICEGOOD, 
JOS.  A.  LINN, 
W.  G.  HARTER, 
WM.  ARTZ. 
The  committee  appointed  to  audit  the  Treesurer's  report,  would  submit  the 
following:  They  have  examined  said  report  and  found  it  correct.     The  amount 

in  hands  being $106  58 

Contributions  at  this  Synod 73  11 

Beneficiary  notes  .-----•         679  17 


Total,  $858  86 
For  which  we  have  taken  the  Treasurer's  bond. 
Respectfully  submitted,  S.  SCHERER, 

M.  BARRIER. 
On  motion  the  following  resolutions  were  adopted. 
Resolved^  Tliat  tlie  Treasurer  be  authorized  to  pay  Rev.  J.  Swicegooc 
twenty  dollars,  in  compliance  with  the  recommendation  of  the  Ex 
Committee. 

Resolved^  That  the  Treasurer  of  this  Society  be,  and  he  is  hereb 
authorized  to  refund  to  Paul  A.  Seaford,  Esq.,  the  sum  of  thirty-fiv. 
dollars  paid  out  by  him  in  a  law  suit  with  John  N.  Krimminger. 

Rev.  S.  Scherer  was  appointed  to  preach  the  Missionary  sermon  at  ou 
next  meeting,  and  Rev.  J.  S.  Heilig,  his  alternate. 
The  Minutes  being  read  and  confirmed,  it  was 
Resolved^  That  we  now  adjourn  to  convene  again  on  Monday,  at 
o'clock,  P.  M.,  at  the  place  of  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 
Closed  with  a  benediction. 

JOHN  S.  IIEILIG,  Secretary. 


UY-LAWS    OF   EXECUTIVE   COMMITTEE. 


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BY-LAWS  OF  THE  EXECUTIVE  CO^HHTTEE 


OF  Tin: 


ilSSIOIAR!  m  EDOCATION  SOCIET! 

FVAJ^.  LVTIL  ^Y2sm)  OF  K.  C. 


Art.  I.  The  chairman  appointed  l>y  tlicPrcsident  of  the  Society  sliall 
preside  at  all  the  meetings  of  the  Committee,  and  open  and  close  each 
meeting  with  prayer. 

Art.  II.  The  Committee  shall  elect  a  Secretary  at  their  first  meeting 
whose  duty  it  shaD  be  to  keep  a  faithful  record  of  all  the  proc^?edings 
of  the  Committee  during  the  year,  and  present  the  same  in  a  report  to 
the  anttukl  meeting  of  the  Parent  Missionary  and  Education  Soci-.-ty. 

Art.  III.  In  the  absence  of  the  Chairman,  the  Secretary  shall  take 
bis  place,  and  appoint  a  Secretar}-  ino  km. 

Art.  IV.  No  business  can  be  transact. -d  by  a  loss  number  than  three, 
who  shall  constitute  a  quorum. 

Art.  V.  No  person  can  be  a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee 
who  is  not  a  member  of  |||j!Evan.  Lutheran  church. 

Art.  VI.  If  the  President  or  any  other  officer,  during  the  interim  of 
this  society,  shall  incur  the  censtre  of  the  Synod,  congregation  or  society 
to  which  he  belonged,  his  office  shall  be  supplied  a.sd  irccted  in  other 
cases  of  removal.     (See  Art.  23.  of  its  constitution.) 


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